©S A F I ECHAPTER 8 ELLE "I could see you are happy now," Gabriel muttered, his face shining with sweat as he collapsed on the blanket we are currently using. He snatched the sandwich from my hand and bite unto it, closing his lazy eyes and sighing in content."Cow," I muttered under my breath, the back of my neck prickling in irritation as I angrily waved a hand at him, giving him the finger. He gave me a smug smile and I cross my arms over my chest, taking another sandwich from our picnic basket. It was late afternoon but the sun is still up in the sky, furiously glaring down at us. I look around and sigh, glad that I and Gabriel have managed to fool the paparazzi's by dressing up as normal couples, him adorning a red baseball cap while I wear a fedora hat. It is not much, but it wasn't what I usually wear when I am going out. Gabriel also used the old convertible he has inherited from his father's collection, completely throwing the paparazzi's off our trail.I lean back on t
©S A F I E CHAPTER 9 ELLE I've been 11 weeks far in my pregnancy. Morning sickness is still there and my husband having no clue about it. I am afraid that as the time drags on, it gets harder for me to confess to him.He always comes home late and it kind of ticks me off when I fall asleep before he arrives, but in the mornings he makes sure to join me at breakfast. It's been our routine now; I stay at home all day, doing paintings for my clients while he works off in the office, visiting the houses and villas we are set to renovate and sell, checking our restaurants and shops, and meeting with various people we are partners with. Gabriel shall arrive past ten at night, slip inside the comforter and cuddle me, comforting me with his warmth as I am dreaming. I know he's making so much effort to spend time with me but how I wish I could get the chance to spend a whole day with him, again. Yes; We get to see each other every day but all we say is, 'Good Night' and 'Good Morning'.
©S A F I ECHAPTER 10ELLE"Elleana"I can feel my hands getting sweaty as I felt Gabriel's presence in my back, he held up his hand to me and I take it, interlacing our fingers as I look on his eyes, "Gabe, Why are you doing this?" He gave me one of his crooked smiles and I try not to melt under his gaze.My heart is beating fast inside my chest as I hold his hands, butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I haven't felt like this in a long while. The first time I have felt this was the time when we were inside the broom cupboard, his head resting on my chest as I comfort him out of his fear. Since I had discovered that I will win him in the end and he'll have my heart in return.What a beautiful prank to make the both of us end up together.Gabriel squeeze my hand tight, refusing to answer me. Instead, he guided me further and made me sit on the pillows on the floor, a small table placed on the middle of it. He smiled once again as he settled on his place across me. The candles are fli
©S A F I E CHAPTER 11 ELLE I smiled as I sat up from the bed, stretching my limbs. I am going to tell Gabriel about the baby now that he's been finished with his meeting. No more secrets and I vowed to do that. All I know is that when I tell him about the baby, all his opinions will change and he will be delighted of the blessing we receive. I walk out of his room after wrapping myself in the green silky robes, loving how it felt against my skin. I headed for the living room and tried to find him. We are still at his penthouse, and I'm pretty glad about that. This way, he'll be comfortable with whatever I will say to him. I passed by Taylor-I mean Joe in the kitchen aisle and decided to ask him about the whereabouts of my dear husband instead of getting lost in this modern cave. I take a seat beside Joe and stared at the sandwich he is preparing for himself. He silently spread some jam on it, before taking some peanut butter, his stance nervous. "Hello, Joe..." I smiled at h
©S A F I E CHAPTER 12 GABRIELI run my hands through my hair and breathe out a sigh. A couple of nurses pass me by, looking at me with a curious gaze. I ignored them, bowing my head in frustration - I felt like I am suffocating in the very oxygen I am breathing in.I closed my eyes, biting my lip. I never meant for this to happen; I just wanted to talk to her, to make her understand and when she finally gives me the chance, worse things happen. After what felt like a million years, the door burst open and out came another doctor-which almost made me double over. Well, not because of the very reason that she's pretty but because she looks exactly like Victoria yet this girl has blonde hair and Victoria was a pure brunette. I didn't know that she has taken an interest in the medical field and dyed her hair blonde."Victoria?" I asked, still looking at the doctor as she checks the data on the board. "Victoria, what-?"She cut me off by looking up at me with those striking blue eyes
©S A F I E CHAPTER 13 ELLE Beep...beep...beep...beeeeep...I sucked in a deep breath, opening my eyes. The bright light blinded me for a second and as my vision focused, I found Cherry looking at me, her expression unreadable. "What happened?” I cringed as I hear my voice, looking at the tubes that were awkwardly inserted on my arms - the sight of them making me sick in the stomach. "Why are you here?""Seriously? Are you really asking me that question? You are the one who fell off the stairs and got a concussion which is why you are here." She snapped at me, standing from her seat. "Let me get you a glass of water." My throat suddenly felt dry as I slowly process everything that has happened. "I fell off the stairs, I know but the baby....?" She looks at me, ignoring my question as she bends down to check my pulse. "How is my baby, Cherry?" She gives me a look and bowed her head."Oh, God. I know this will upset you, but I --" "Tell me!" I tried to sit up but I end up falling
© S A F I E CHAPTER 14 GABRIEL‘I miss—' I quickly erased the words, frowning down at my phone as I do not know what I shall tell Elle. Sighing in frustration, I tuck my phone inside my pocket and huffed. I stared down at the files on my hand and sigh. I've been going through the different records of the company for the third time now since I couldn’t figure out what to tell Elle. It has been four months and I guess, she wil forgive me it I ever try to reach out to her.Or is that too late now?All I want is for her to be beside me, but I need to let her go, for now. I have to make sure that she is perfectly safe in Paris before I proceed with my plan. Even though it pains me that she is not with me, I have to do this because I want everything to work out with my plan.I barely get a good night sleep for the past four months since I left for Italy. I've been staying at my childhood home near Verona as I check on the new business venture I'm starting up with the Franco's. Worki
© S A F I ECHAPTER 15GABEThe chill that went down my spine made me stop reading the papers as I stared back on the news flashing on the wide TV screen at my childhood home in Verona. The news is about Elle, waddling away next to my sister who is struggling with plastic bags on her hand as both of them ran out of the baby shop. Well, it wasn't because Elle and Neola have gone shopping is the reason why I am surprised; it was the sight of Elle's bulging stomach which she tries to hide away from the crowd. Neola ushered Elle inside the convertible and drove off in a haste.I was about to call for Joe and ask him about this when the female news reporter speak, 'As you can see, we had just witness Mrs. Elleana Cassidy West, wife of the famous businessman and owner of Greene-West Industries, Mr. Gabriel Hugo West, shopping with her husband's sister, Neola Dana West for baby's clothes. We did not hear about Mrs. West for a while and it seems that she’s been keeping us out of the box! Who